Pyrefiend

Level 43Level 48
Pyrefiend
Released	26 January 2005 (Update)
Members	Yes
Combat level	43
Size	1x1
Examine	A small fire demon.
Combat info
Attribute	Fiery, Demon
XP bonus	+0%
Max hit	4
Aggressive	No
Poisonous	No
Attack style	Magical melee
Attack speed	4 ticks (2.4 seconds)
Respawn time	15 ticks (9 seconds)
Slayer info
Slayer level	30
Slayer XP	45 xp
Category	Pyrefiends
Assigned by
Combat stats
Aggressive stats
Melee defence
Magic defence
+0	100% weakness
Ranged defence
Immunities
Poison	Not immune
Venom	Not immune
Cannons	Not immune
Thralls	Not immune
Burn	Immune (weak)
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Advanced data
Monster ID	433,434,435,436
Link	MOID

This article has a Slayer task guide here.

Information comparing locations for Slayer tasks will be on this page.

Pyrefiends are Slayer monsters that require level 30 Slayer to kill. As their attacks are magic based, it is recommended to wear armour with a high magic defence bonus, such as dragonhide. Pyrefiends and Harpie bug swarms are the only monsters to drop steel boots.

While on a pyrefiend Slayer task, there is a 1/200 chance that a Flaming Pyrelord will spawn after you kill a pyrefiend (if you have Bigger and Badder unlocked).

It is worth noting that the Pyrefiends on the Isle of Souls are close by a cage/harpoon fishing spot. The fires with the examine text 'Hot!' around their spawn can be used for cooking the fish. This is useful for restricted accounts as well for extending trips if needed.

Locations

Location	Levels	Spawns	Map	League region
Fremennik Slayer Cave (AJR)	43	13	Show map	Fremennik✓
God Wars Dungeon	48	4	Show map	Asgarnia✓
Isle of Souls (BJP)	43	10	Show map	Misthalin✓
Sisterhood Sanctuary	43	21	Show map	Morytania✓
Smoke Dungeon	43	23	Show map	Desert✓
Wilderness God Wars Dungeon	48	2	Show map	Wilderness✓

Strategy

The Pyrefiend's attack accuracy is based on the player's magic defence, so it is highly recommended that players wear dragonhides or other ranged armour to mitigate damage. Due to their low magic defence, they are highly susceptible to Magic attacks.

Players who intend to use melee and have 43 Prayer can flick the Protect from Melee prayer to avoid being damaged. An alternative method would be to use a safespot with a halberd or using Ranged attacks. Players should be aware that although their max hit is relatively low for their combat level, they can hit very consistently. Note that the Dwarf Cannon will not work in the Fremennik Slayer Dungeon due to the humidity, but is functional at the back of the Isle of Souls in the burnt forest area.

Drops

The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.

The average Pyrefiend kill is worth 272.53.

100%

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Fiendish ashes	1	Always	32	1

Weapons and armour

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Steel axe	1	4/128	147	120
Steel full helm	1	4/128	156	330
Mithril chainbody	1	2/128	957	1,170
Staff of fire	1	3/128	1,277	900
Steel boots	1	1/128	248	180
Adamant med helm	1	1/128	884	1,152

Runes

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Fire rune	30	21/128	150	60
Fire rune	60	8/128	300	120
Chaos rune	12	5/128	1,332	648
Death rune	3	3/128	555	324

Coins

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Coins	10	7/128	10	10
Coins	40	24/128	40	40
Coins	120	20/128	120	120
Coins	200	10/128	200	200
Coins	450	2/128	450	450

Other

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Gold ore	1	8/128	134	90
	Jug of wine	1	2/128	3	0

Gem drop table

There is a 3/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Nothing	N/A	1/85.49; Never^{[d 1]}	N/A	N/A
Uncut sapphire	1	1/170.67; 1/86.67^{[d 2]}	284	15
Uncut emerald	1	1/341.33; 1/173.33^{[d 2]}	541	30
Uncut ruby	1	1/682.67; 1/346.67^{[d 2]}	1,221	60
Chaos talisman	1	1/1,820.44; 1/924.44^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	217	2
Nature talisman	1	1/1,820.44; 1/924.44^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	224	2
Uncut diamond	1	1/2,730.67; 1/1,386.67^{[d 2]}	2,752	120
Rune javelin	5	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33^{[d 2]}	965	1,200
Loop half of key	1	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33^{[d 2]}	10,458	60
Tooth half of key	1	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33^{[d 2]}	10,470	60
Rune spear	1	1/87,381.33; 1/5,200^{[d 2]}^{[d 4]}	11,887	12,480
Shield left half	1	1/174,762.67; 1/10,400^{[d 2]}^{[d 4]}	65,082	66,000
Dragon spear	1	1/233,016.89; 1/13,866.67^{[d 2]}^{[d 4]}	39,041	37,440

^ The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.
^ ^2.00 ^2.01 ^2.02 ^2.03 ^2.04 ^2.05 ^2.06 ^2.07 ^2.08 ^2.09 ^2.10 ^2.11 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.
^ ^3.0 ^3.1 The talisman dropped depends on where the player is located (map); typically, a nature talisman will drop above ground level and a chaos talisman will drop underground.
^ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 Only dropped if Legends' Quest has been finished; if not, a talisman is dropped instead.

Tertiary

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Looting bag	1	1/3^{[d 1]}	Not sold	N/A
Ecumenical key	1	1/60–1/40^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	Not sold	61,500
Clue scroll (medium)	1	1/128; 1/64^{[d 5]}^{[d 6]}^{[d 4]}	Not sold	12

^ Only dropped by those found in the Wilderness.
^ Ecumenical keys are only dropped in the Wilderness God Wars Dungeon.
^ Ecumenical key drop rates increase to 1/55, 1/50, 1/45, and 1/40 after completion of the hard, elite, master, and grandmaster Combat Achievements respectively.
^ Twice as common if a ring of wealth (i) is worn and fought in the Wilderness.
^ The medium clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121; 1/60 after unlocking the medium Combat Achievements rewards tier.
^ Clue scrolls will drop as scroll boxes after the completion of X Marks the Spot.

Changes

Date	Changes
29 May 2024 (Update)	Pyrefiends now have a 100% elemental weakness to water spells.
8 May 2024 (Update)	Chaeldar no longer assigns players Pyrefiend tasks.
16 June 2021 (Update \| poll)	Pyrefiends now drop fiendish ashes in place of regular ashes.
17 March 2021 (Update)	Several monsters, including Pyrefiends, were tagged as demonic, allowing demonbane weapons to work on them.
8 August 2019 (Update)	The drop rate for ecumenical keys have been changed to be 1/60 regardless of keys owned.
10 September 2015 (Update)	Duradel no longer assigns players Pyrefiend tasks.

[nothing-1] The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.

[row-2] 2.00 ^2.01 ^2.02 ^2.03 ^2.04 ^2.05 ^2.06 ^2.07 ^2.08 ^2.09 ^2.10 ^2.11 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.

[talisman-3] 3.0 ^3.1 The talisman dropped depends on where the player is located (map); typically, a nature talisman will drop above ground level and a chaos talisman will drop underground.

[legend-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 Only dropped if Legends' Quest has been finished; if not, a talisman is dropped instead.

[5] Only dropped by those found in the Wilderness.

[6] Ecumenical keys are only dropped in the Wilderness God Wars Dungeon.

[7] Ecumenical key drop rates increase to 1/55, 1/50, 1/45, and 1/40 after completion of the hard, elite, master, and grandmaster Combat Achievements respectively.

[8] Twice as common if a ring of wealth (i) is worn and fought in the Wilderness.

[9] The medium clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121; 1/60 after unlocking the medium Combat Achievements rewards tier.

[box-10] Clue scrolls will drop as scroll boxes after the completion of X Marks the Spot.

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